Trezor Model T vs Model One

Trezor brought the first-ever crypto hardware wallet – the Model One – to market in 2014 and has since been one of the most trusted names in crypto hardware wallets.

The Czech Republic-based company made waves in the crypto space in 2018 again when it released the first-ever crypto hardware wallet with a touchscreen – the Model T.

Trezor still produces both of these models along with the Trezor Safe 5 and Trezor Safe 3, and while they have a number of features in common, they also have a few notable ones aside from the touchscreen that set them apart.

The big question to consider in choosing whether to purchase a Model T or a Model One is whether it's worth paying US$129 for the Model T as opposed to US$59 for the Model One.

Trezor Model T vs Model One overview

	Trezor Model T	Trezor Model One
	Finder score ★★★★★ Read full review	Finder score ★★★★★ Read full review
Dimensions	64 x 39 x 10mm	60 x 30 x 6mm
Display	240×240px LCD touch screen	128×64px OLED screen
Security mechanism	ARM Cortex-M4 embedded-arm processor @ 168Mhz	ARM Cortex-M3 embedded-arm processor @ 120Mhz
Security certifications	CE and RoHS certified (consumer safety, health and environmental health award	CE and RoHS certified (consumer safety, health and environmental health award
Connection	USB-C to USB-A (for mobile), WebUSB	USB-A, WebUSB, Micro USB (for mobile)
Compatibility	PC (Windows 10+, macOS 10.11+ and Linux), Mobile (Android)	PC (Windows 10+, macOS 10.11+ and Linux), Mobile (Android)
Backup	12-24-word seed phrase	12-24-word seed phrase
Coin support	1,000+	9,000+
Staking	Yes, but only when linked to third-party wallets	Yes, but only when linked to third-party wallets
NFT management capability	✅	✅
Exchange built in to native software (Trezor Suite)	✅	✅
Price (USD)	$129	$59
	Buy the Trezor Model T	Buy the Trezor Model One

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Physical features

The most notable difference in this category is that the Model T has a touchscreen and the Model One doesn't.

The Model T is also slightly larger and heavier than the Model One, but these differences are negligible if you're carrying the device in your pocket or in a bag.

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Supported assets

The Model T supports almost 200 more fungible coins and tokens than the Model One.

Both devices support the same number of blockchains and enable you to store the private keys to your NFTs.

Trezor Suite doesn't provide native support for NFTs though. You must use your Trezor device in conjunction with a third-party software wallet like MetaMask or MyEtherWallet.

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Security

The Model T and the Model One are both very secure devices.

Both are welded in the same manner, have the same certifications, can function in hot and cold temperatures and were designed with auditable open-source code.

They also both enable multisignature – or "multisig" – protection for Bitcoin, which requires multiple stakeholders to sign off on transactions as an added layer of security.

The Model T has the Shamir backup system, which allows you to distribute your recovery seed phrase across multiple locations to better protect it.

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Built-in software

Trezor Suite – the native software for Trezor hardware wallets – has the same features regardless of whether you use it with a Model T or a Model One.

Using Trezor Suite, you can do much more than send and receive crypto assets and monitor your crypto portfolio.

With the software, you can swap crypto assets through the "Exchange" function, which is powered by Changelly, ShapeShift and other peer-to-peer crypto exchanges.

You can also buy and sell crypto (with and for fiat) using the different platforms available within Trezor Suite.

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Web3 and third-party software app compatibility

Whether you want to connect your Trezor device to a third-party software wallet to stake your crypto or store the private keys for your NFTs, you can do so with a Model T or a Model One.

Both devices help you to secure the private keys to your digital assets while you put said assets to work via decentralised apps (dapps).

You can also sync either your Model T or your Model One with the Exodus Wallet desktop app and use Exodus as both an interface and a means to stake certain cryptos.

And both the Model T and the Model One support Taproot, which increases your privacy on the Bitcoin network and also enables you to engage with smart contracts on Bitcoin.

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Ease of use

Because the Model T and the Model One have the same functionalities via Trezor Suite's intuitive interface, both devices are relatively easy to use.

The main difference between the devices is the Model T's bigger screen, which is also a touchscreen.

The Model T's touchscreen makes it easier to carry out tasks on the device as compared to using the 2 physical buttons on the Model One to scroll and answer yes/no questions.

Trezor Model T vs Model One: Price

The Model One is US$150 cheaper than the Model T.

Review the different features of the devices to decide whether spending that extra US$150 is worth it to you.

Final verdict

Both the Model T and the Model One have proven to be secure devices.

Using either of these devices, you can secure the private keys to a number of different digital assets as well as to NFTs on the Ethereum network.

But the Model T's touchscreen is the most notable feature that sets it apart from the Model One.

The fact that the Model T supports almost 200 more crypto tokens than the Model One and that it lets you use the Shamir backup system are also some key differences.

Because of its extra features and despite the price difference, we've chosen the Model T as our overall winner.

Please keep in mind that choosing between the Model T and the Model One is a personal decision that you should make after careful consideration.

Safe storage for your assets is one of the most crucial parts of owning crypto, so make sure you've researched the best crypto wallets on the market and considered some hardware wallet alternatives before deciding which is best for you.

Written by

Frank Corva

Senior analyst

Frank Corva is the senior analyst for digital assets at Finder. Frank has turned his hobby of studying and writing about crypto into a career with a mission of educating the world about this burgeoning sector of finance. He worked in Ghana and Venezuela before earning a degree in applied linguistics at Teachers College, Columbia University. He taught writing and entertainment business courses in Japan and worked with UNICEF in Namibia before returning to the States to teach at universities in New York City. He spent years as a publicist and graphic designer in the music industry, working for record labels like Warner Music Group and Triple Crown Records, and he's also a former music journalist whose writing and photography has been in published in Alternative Press, Spin and other outlets. See full bio